Public Outreach Specialist

About the role

K&A Power Group is seeking a Public Outreach Specialist to join their team in Binghamton, New York. This role involves working on projects that impact the energy and utility sectors, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing communication support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for outreach and communications with stakeholders including customers and abutters.
• Work proactively with residential and commercial customers, addressing concerns and easing the burden of construction.
• Collaborate with project teams to write and edit project-related outreach materials.
• Coordinate and host public meetings and open houses.
• Notify project neighbors and abutters about upcoming projects and manage issues such as lost parking spots, business disruptions, and noise complaints.
• Create and maintain tracking mechanisms for outreach efforts, including customer and stakeholder lists, plans, and logs.
• Respond to urgent public relations issues and bring in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs when necessary.
• Operate phone hotlines for critical projects and outreach inquiries.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, municipal leaders, customers, and others in the communities served by the utility.
• Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Public Outreach Manager–Projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of practical experience in journalism, communications, marketing, environmental permitting, construction communications, or a related field.
• Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking.
• A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A valid U.S. state driver’s license and in good standing.
• Willingness to travel within the operating company’s service area in your state. May require occasional travel to other states.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid U.S. state driver’s license and be in good standing.
• Must be willing to travel within the operating company’s service area in your state. May require occasional travel to other states.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $120,000.00—$145,000.00/year. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance